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La Grange board adopts responsible‑bidder ordinance after extended debate
Summary
Trustees voted 4–2 to adopt an ordinance tightening bidder qualifications for public works (threshold set at $50,000). Opponents warned it could reduce contractor pools and raise costs; supporters said it protects quality and taxpayer dollars.
The La Grange village board voted 4–2 on Dec. 8 to adopt a model ordinance establishing "responsible bidder" requirements for construction and public-works contracts, setting a $50,000 threshold and adding documentation and workforce requirements for bidders above that level.
Trustee Gail, who introduced the ordinance, said the proposal is a model intended to ensure contractors have the skills, training and resources to complete municipal projects to the village’s standards. "To ensure that the village is selecting the very best…
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